Kiyomi Tsuki and His Fox

Chapter 149

Xu Yun stood behind Old Madam Lu, her mind filled with questions. How could Lu Qingcheng so easily agree to marriage? Given his character, he was definitely not the kind of person who could be forced. There must be some unknown secret behind this.

As she left the guest quarters, Lu Qingcheng cursed, "That old scoundrel!"

Bai Yiting advised, "Please calm down, Lord. Those who wish to achieve great things must first have a knife hanging over their hearts; this is called forbearance."

“I know.” Lu Qingcheng paced back and forth, angrily saying, “But when I think of that family’s faces, I wish I could skin them alive and whip their corpses.”

Cai Zhonghe stood with his hands behind his back, seemingly leisurely admiring the bright moon in the sky, but his brows were filled with an inescapable melancholy. "Isn't this exactly what the Fortress Master expected? Why should the Fortress Master be angry? I think the most important thing for the Fortress Master now is to explain things clearly to Jian Yue, so as to avoid any unnecessary misunderstandings."

Lu Qingcheng frowned, pondered for a moment, and then left in a hurry surrounded by his guards without saying a word.

Bai Yiting smiled and said, "The Lord of the Fortress must have a lot of worries."

Cai Zhonghe smiled faintly.

Bai Yiting joked, "How are you? Want me to have a drink with you? A drink can wash away a thousand years of sorrow."

Cai Zhonghe said self-deprecatingly, "Brother Yiting, you don't need to worry about me. Aren't I enjoying myself right now?"

Bai Yiting burst into laughter, "Good lad, you're still the most dashing."

Chapter Fifty-Six: The Uninvited Guest

The Ice Garden was shrouded in a silent night. The lights had long been extinguished; everyone except the soldiers on night duty was resting. As Lu Qingcheng stepped through the Ice Garden gates, the tranquil night was shattered by the piercing sounds of whistles and gongs. The sounds weren't far away, and many people rushed towards the direction from which they came. Lu Qingcheng quickly waved for someone to investigate, then anxiously rushed into the Orchid Courtyard.

The bedroom light was still on. Could it be that Jian Yue hadn't gone to bed yet? As if afraid of startling the person inside, Lu Qingcheng gently pushed open the door and went in. Qing Jian Yue was already asleep, her long, dark blue hair loose, covered with a thin blanket, sleeping soundly.

The white fox suddenly leaped out of the exquisitely carved bed specially made for it, raised its head, and stared warily at Lu Qingcheng. Lu Qingcheng gestured for it to be quiet, then leaned down to look at the person in the orange light, her heart, which had been beating wildly and erratically, slowly calming down.

For some reason, looking at the person sleeping in her sleep, Lu Qingcheng's eyes filled with tears. She sat on the edge of the bed, put her ear to her beloved's chest, and listened to her steady and strong heartbeat. Deep in her heart, she felt an indescribable joy and happiness.

Oh, this feeling is wonderful! Mitsuki, my beloved. I love you so much!

Kiyomi Tsuki trembled slightly and let out a sweet murmur, as if she was about to wake up.

Lu Qingcheng gently kissed his forehead and whispered comfortingly, "It's me, go to sleep."

Qingjian Yue asked in a daze, "The Lord of the Fortress is here?"

"I came to see you, you should go to sleep." Lu Qingcheng looked at her pure face and smelled the fragrance emanating from her, instantly arousing his desire.

No matter how sleepy she was, Qing Jianyue struggled to sit up, rubbing her eyes. With a thud, something rolled off the bed. Lu Qingcheng bent down to pick it up; it was a piece of wood, carved with two small figures. One sat, looking fierce; the other stood, head tilted, a mischievous expression on its face. The lines were clear, the carving fluid, and the figures' expressions lifelike and vivid.

Lu Qingcheng couldn't help but laugh, "Jianyue, is this you and me?"

"Hmm, yes, doesn't it look like it?" Qingjian Yue became a little more awake. "What time is it?" She pricked up her ears to listen. "What was that sound?"

"Never mind." Without waiting for Qing Jianyue's permission, Lu Qingcheng put the wooden carving into her pocket, suppressing her desire. "Jianyue, I have something I want to tell you."

Kiyoshi asked, "Is it about Lord Hong Wantong and his daughter?"

Lu Qingcheng asked in surprise, "How did you know?"

Kiyoshi Tsuki laughed and said, "I knew it. Collusion between officials and businessmen has been an unchanging rule since ancient times."

"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan." Lu Qingcheng said with annoyance, "Jianyue, these days I have to deal with that family in a hypocritical manner. If I have caused you any grievances, please forgive me."

Qing Jianyue tilted her head to look at him, "So, under the pressure of that old bastard surnamed Hong, Lord Lu will soon be marrying Miss Hong as Madam Lu of Lu Family Fortress."

His nonchalant attitude infuriated Lu Qingcheng, who snorted angrily, "What do you think?"

Kiyomi Tsuki laughed and said, "Why are you angry? She's a beauty, you should be happy."

Lu Qingcheng glared at him through gritted teeth, his eyes practically spitting fire. Seeing his genuine anger, Qing Jianyue stuck out his tongue in fright. This action reignited Lu Qingcheng's suppressed desire; his gaze burned with intense heat, making Qing Jianyue uncomfortable, his face flushing crimson. His blush made Lu Qingcheng's breathing heavy. Even though Qing Jianyue was inexperienced in matters of the heart, he sensed something was amiss and shrank back in fear.

"Seeing the moon."

Lu Qingcheng called his name, but unlike usual, her voice seemed to be filled with pain, sorrow, pleading, and an unbearable thirst for desire.

Upon hearing his voice, Kiyomi Tsuki's breathing quickened, and she felt even more uncomfortable, as if she were steaming from the heat, and she could feel strange electric currents coursing through her body.

Then, he reached out and touched his face again. The warmth and touch of his fingers made Kiyoshi start to tremble and feel dizzy.

"Seeing the moon."

Lu Qingcheng called out again, his handsome face slowly approaching him. His slightly panting breath sprayed onto Qing Jianyue's face, and Qing Jianyue felt as if his body was about to melt from the heat. The heat, the tingling, the sweetness, the tingling sensation gradually spread throughout his body.

It was too strange. So shocked that Kiyomizuki was speechless, staring blankly at him. Looking at him, she found him incredibly handsome and dashing. No matter how she looked at him, he was so pleasing to the eye, making her more and more fascinated.

Lu Qingcheng's gaze grew increasingly intense, so intense that Qing Jianyue broke out in a sweat, yet the sweat seemed to evaporate almost instantly.

"Jianyue, you're sweating. Are you hot? Do you want me to help you take off your clothes?"

Lu Qingcheng uttered a sweet, seductive voice, her lips drawing closer to his, almost sealing his kiss. Qing Jianyue suddenly snapped back to reality, abruptly pushing him away, her breath ragged.

"Lord of the castle, no, please don't joke around."

"That's the limit."

Lu Qingcheng pounced on him, pinned him down, and captured his hot lips with hers.

Ah, this is the feeling! Sweet, blissful, and intoxicating. These lips, this nose, these eyes, these eyebrows, the touch of this skin, this warmth, this fragrant scent—all of it truly belongs to Jian Yue, and to me. So comfortable! This feeling is amazing! It excites me so much that my blood is rushing like molten lava, and my heart is about to explode with passion.

"I love you, Miyuki, I love you..."

He began to take off his clothes.